Satisfaction.

Finally my first batch of recruits have officially POP-ed. Was a tired and long stay-in week. Seriously need a good rest. But felt a sense of achievement, just like how a parent would feel towards his/her son. I had fun, hoped they had fun too.

While reading their commander appraisals for me, I was smiling.

"I like your smiles, keep smiling."
"Like to smile alot when he see us. Like to ask why are we also smiling, then knock us down."
"Friendly and nice sgt."
"Best sgt here!"
"Always smiling, but quite fierce when get serious."
"Funny guy. Fav phrase - Shut up lah."

I can't control smiling, I just feel happy seeing them.
I don't know why i smile so often, but i hoped and am glad you guys liked my smiles.
They are a bunch of good and obedient boys/soldiers i guess. Sometimes, not.

During the POP, while taking photos, many thanked me. Furthermore, what makes me feel even good, is when their parents come thanking me, "Sgt Shawn, thanks ah, for training my son to become a man." One of them whose parent didn't come, asked me to put on the beret for him instead. The moment i put it on for him, I felt "all my boys have grown up".

It's my first batch thats probably why I feel so happy.

Thanks, my 02/09 batch.